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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.22, 15,906.33 and 4,028.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.22, 15,906.33 and 4,028.85 is: 6,043.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.22 : 15,906.33 = 4,028.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.22/15,906.33 = 4,028.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.22x = 15,906.33 × 4,028.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.22x = 64,084,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,084,217.62/10,604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.28

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